“I do have an underlying core of sensibleness you know!”
Siwan shot her companion a look of disdain.
Alex frowned. “Is there such a word as sensibleness?
Siwan’s look intensified. His question went unanswered.
“There must be another way. We’ve never tested it. Not properly”. The vulnerability showed in her eyes.
He ignored the desire to give her a hug.
“Yes we have! Well…maybe not properly, properly”. He scratched his head, a tiny chink of doubt trying to push its way in.
“It’s fine. Totally safe”. He gave a reassuring grin.
“So you do it then”. Her eyes were pleading.
He shook his head.
“I have to watch. Observe. Sorry.”
She nodded. “Ok then. Let’s do it. Before I change my mind”.
With a deep breath, he pushed the button and his shiny new invention, with Siwan inside, went flying across the open span, where the bridge had once been.